All employers have a ‘Duty of Care’ to make sure their employees are safe and happy in the workplace. However, this model often neglects the issues faced by d/Deaf and HoH employees who have differing cultural and linguistic identity. This can make communication with colleagues tricky, and can impact their success and fulfilment. Alasdair Grant investigates ways to overcome this…
Lipreading is a great skill to have if you are deaf or HoH and it’s something we all do naturally to help with communication. Lipreading teacher, Barrie Wickens tells us about the benefits of taking classes, and how to find one near you…
Londoner, Jeanann Doyle is still coming to terms with her deafness, but she’s learning how to be more assertive and has 8 top tips to help you do the same. Find out more…
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, Deaf Unity explores the link between deafness and mental health, and how you can take better care of your emotional well-being when times get tough.
We round-up the top 10 apps for deaf and hard of hearing people, including entertainment apps, handy travel tools and transcription apps. Find out more…
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a charity dedicated to pairing the perfect pup with deaf people; changing their lives for the better through companionship and assistance. Find out more…
We interview the founders of the fantastic organisation, VoluntEars which provides specialist, once-in-a-lifetime volunteer trips overseas for the D/deaf & hard of hearing.
Penny Beschizza is Deaf Unity’s appointed trainer for our Motivating & Inspiring Young Deaf Learners mentor training days. We find out more about her background working with the deaf community and how she hopes to make a difference.
Anxiety is a common problem for people with deafness. In this article, nutritionist Jeanann Doyle shares her advice on looking after your emotional well-being through diet and nutrition.
One anonymous writer talks about their (frustrating) experience trying to find employment through the job centre and employment agencies, and encourages other deaf people to keep on trying when the going gets tough.
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